Red Scoria (Shizuoka Prefecture) [Famous Japanese Stones]

Red Scoria

Red Scoria

It is a porous red volcanic rock found in Izu.
It contains a lot of iron, which turns red when oxidized.
The color has a strong red hue that is reminiscent of magma.
Because it is porous, it has the ability to purify the air, absorb moisture, and release moisture when the air is dry.
It is said to be a mineral that becomes magnetic when exposed to a magnetic field and emits far infrared rays, having an effect on the body.
Overseas, it is used as a talisman for the fire god.

It is a porous red volcanic rock produced in Izu. It contains a lot of iron and develops a red color when oxidized. Its coloration shows off a strong reddish color reminiscent of magma. Because it is porous, it purifies the air and absorbs moisture, it has the property of releasing moisture when the air is dry. A mineral that is when magnetic exposed to a magnetic field and emits far infrared rays. It is said to be a stone that returns influence to the body. In overseas, it is used as a talisman of the god of fire.